The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard are facing criticism after confirming the purchase of two Gulfstream G700 jets for official use by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials at an estimated cost of $200 million.
The acquisition includes expenses for training, specialized paint, and cabin modifications, far exceeding the $50 million initially requested by the Coast Guard earlier this year for a single aircraft, according to the Washington Post.
